Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million Insignia pressure cookers due to burn risk

BALTIMORE, MD—Best Buy is recalling nearly 1 million pressure cookers sold in its stores due to a burn hazard. The recall announced this week involves Insignia Multi-Function Pressure Cookers with model numbers NS-MC60SS8, NS-MC60SS9, or NS-MC80SS9, and inner cooker pots with model numbers NS-MCRP6NS9 and NS-MCRP6SS9, sold separately as replacements. The pressure cooker has incorrect volume markings on the inner […]

Children’s water beads sold at Target recalled due to choking risk, 1 infant death reported

Washington, DC—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Buffalo Games LLC are announcing the recall of about 52,000 Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits due to ingestion, choking and obstruction hazards. The water beads pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When ingested, the beads grow in size, which can cause intestinal obstruction. Buffalo Games […]

Gree recalls over 1.5 million dehumidifiers due to fire hazard, reports of at least 23 fires

WASHINGTON—Gree is recalling over 1.5 million dehumidifiers due to the fact that they can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014. Gree has received reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents […]

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys recalled due to impalement, puncture risk

WASHINGTON—Approximately 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are being recalled due to injury risk. When using the recalled bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or wading pool, a child can slip and fall or sit onto the hard plastic top fin of the shark, posing risks of impalement, lacerations and punctures. The recall involves both full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby […]

Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles due to laceration, burn risks

BALTIMORE, MD—Target is recalling nearly 5 million Threshold Glass Jar Candles, saying that the candle’s jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. This recall involves certain Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick, 14 ounce 3-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles in multiple scents. The recalled item numbers are printed on the bottom of the glass […]

YETI recalls 1.9 million soft coolers, gear cases due to magnet ingestion risk

WASHINGTON, MD—YETI is recalling approximately 1.9 million soft coolers and gear cases due to a health risk. This recall involves the YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0, Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and SideKick Dry Gear Case. The products have a main-pocket closure lined with high-powered magnets, which are enclosed in a heat-sealed plastic strip. The M20 Soft […]

Fabuloso cleaner recalled over risk of exposure to harmful bacteria

BALTIMORE, MD—Colgate-Palmolive is recalling approximately 4.9 million units of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners due to a risk of possible exposure to harmful bacteria. The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are […]